Demurrage Lien – the lien of a carrier by ship or rail upon a shipment for unpaid demurrage (delay in shipping) charges

demurrage:

1. A sum of money due by way of compensation for the loss of earnings of a vessel by an improper delay or detention of the vessel. 48 Am J1st Ship § 606.

A word derived from the maritime law but applied to railroad cars, meaning, in this respect, the charges imposed by a carrier by rail for the detention of the cars beyond the time reasonably required for the loading or unloading thereof. 13 Am J2d Car § 480. [1]

demurrage lien:(1918)

1. A carrier’s lien on goods for any unpaid demurrage charges. [2]

1. The lien of a carrier by rail upon a shipment for unpaid demurrage charges. 13 Am J2d Carriers § 501.

The lien of a shipowner upon cargo for demurrage charges unpaid, enforceable in admiralty by an action in rem. 48 Am J1st Ship § 615. [1]

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